Researchers identify new oscillatory patterns in COVID-19 cases across the U.S.

In-depth analysis uncovers north-south oscillations in COVID-19 cases, revealing how regional waves shape the pandemic across the U.S. and providing key insights for future health interventions.

Study: Oscillating spatiotemporal patterns of COVID-19 in the United States . Image Credit: Cryptographer / Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports , researchers analyze previously unrecognized spatiotemporal oscillations in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases throughout the United States.

COVID-19 trends in the U.S. Since January 2020, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is the pathogen that causes COVID-19, has infected nearly 100 million individuals, over one million of whom have succumbed to the disease in the U.

S. Spatiotemporal patterns of SARS-CoV-2 transmission have been observed since emerging in the U.S.

, with COVID-19 cases often surging during the winter and varying based on different regions. Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms involved in these patterns, enhancing our understanding of disease dynamics, improving the accuracy of forecasting future surges, and optimizing public health interventions. About the study Daily COVID-19 case rates were acquired from The New York Times for the 48 continental states.

Data were obtained from the beginning of the epidemic through August 15, 2022, which led to a total of 937 days of observation included in the analysis. Although data we.